SciBase Hematology & Blood Disorders

Research Article

Investigation of Entamoeba Histolytica among Food-Handler in Erbil City - Iraq

Ahmed Akil Al-Daoody; Fattma A Ali; Gashbin Ali Khalid; Avan Sharif Awlla; Rayan Esmail Aziz; Zhyan Hassan Asaad

The intestinal parasite of Entamoeba histolytica are among the major causes of amoebiasis throughout the world. Despite the remarkable development of diagnostic methods for parasitic diseases and the continuous awareness of their treatment and control, which led to a clear reduction in the spread of these diseases in a number of developed and industrial countries.

Research Article

Distribution of Multi Drug Resistance of Gram-Positive Bacteria among Cancer Patient in Erbil Governorate/Iraq

Fattma A Ali*; Ahmed Akil Khudhair Al-Daoody; Shayma Salim Sabir; Sardam Ismail Sadiq; Danya Bzhar Abdullah; Nawin Nasih Mahmood

The evolution of cancer therapy and the changing epidemiology of major Gram-positive pathogens mean that ongoing efforts are needed to understand and mitigate the impact of these bacteria in patients with malignancy.

Review Article

Influences on the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Niche

Weiyuan Wang; Timothy J Brown; Brian M Barth*

Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs) are supported by the bone marrow microenvironment to maintain normal production of blood cells. The niche may be considered an "ecosystem" that support the function of HSCs and other supportive cells. Alterations in the bone marrow niche are commonly observed in hematologic malignancies.

Case Report

Mantle Cell Lymphoma- A Rare Occurrence: Case Report

Akshat K Aggarwal; Gurpreet Kaur*; Aneez Ali; Ankur Ahuja; Somasundaram Venkastesan

Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) is a relatively uncommon yet distinct type of malignant lymphoma whose clinical and pathological characterization has been limited by the small numbers of cases published to date. It comprises 3-7% of all Hodgkin's lymphoma cases, with a median diagnosis age of 68 years. Based on immunophenotypic and molecular data, MCL is a neoplasm composed of cells resembling those residing in follicular mantle zones.